Qian Gorlos Mongol Autonomous County


Qian Gorlos Mongolian Autonomous County, or simply Qian Gorlos County, commonly abbreviated as Qianguo County, is a county of northwestern Jilin province, China. It is under the administration of Songyuan City. Gorlos Mongols live here. Formerly known as Gorlos Front Banner.

Geography and climate

Qian Gorlos has a monsoon-influenced humid continental climate, with long, bitterly cold and very dry winters and hot, humid summers. The monthly 24-hour average temperature ranges from in January to in July, and the annual mean is . Over two-thirds of the annual precipitation occurs from June to August, with barely any in the winter months. With monthly percent possible sunshine ranging from 52% in July to 68% in February and March, the area receives 2,732 hours of bright sunshine annually.

Administrative divisions

The county administers 3 subdistricts, 9 towns and 13 townships.

Transport